MEDICINE
ONCOLOGY
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It used to perform a lobectomy.
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Removal entire lung
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This procedure involved inserted long, thin tube with the camera.
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It used to get a biopsy of the lung tissues and to confirm a lung cancer diagnosis.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to diagnose and treat problems in the chest. During a VATS procedure, a tiny camera and surgical tools are inserted into the chest through one or more small cuts in the chest wall.
Detailed explanation-2: -Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is the best way to get this tissue. A couple of small cuts will be made in your chest and a larger piece of lung tissue can be removed. In order for your doctor to see what he is doing, a small camera is inserted into one of the cuts.
Detailed explanation-3: -Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) During thoracotomy surgery, an incision is made on the side of the chest between the ribs. The ribs are then spread apart so the surgeon can see into the chest cavity and remove the tumor or affected tissue.
Detailed explanation-4: -Healthcare providers can use VATS to completely remove part or all of an organ. For example, your healthcare provider might need to remove part or all of a lung because of traumatic injury, infection, or cancer. VATS is also used to remove part or all of the esophagus or the thymus, often because of cancer.